Over 150 potentially low-value health care practices: an Australian study

Haines, Ian E

doi:10.5694/mja12.11694

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To the Editor: The Medical Journal of Australia’s recent focus on making the best use of finite health resources is an essential discussion if Australia is going to continue to enjoy a high-quality and affordable health care system.

Cabrini Monash Department of Medical Oncology, Melbourne, VIC.

Correspondence: Ian.haines@monash.edu

Competing interests:

No relevant disclosures.

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